The science pros at TKOR create and detonate an exploding hot chocolate bomb.

Weather Forecaster Kendra Heath breaks down the rare instance of exploding trees.

WTOL 11 meteorologist John Burchfield explains the science behind 'exploding trees' and lets you know if they are really ...

Every time arctic air drops south, and temperatures plummet well below zero, social media lights up with a scary (and ...

So while exploding trees may sound concerning, National Weather Service meteorologist Caitlyn Mensch believes Bay Staters ...

The term 'exploding trees' has been trending on social media, given the frigid cold temps blanketing the Midwest, and some influencers out there are fueling the misinformation. So what's the science ...

A viral social media post shared thousands of times warned of an “exploding tree risk." But experts say the dramatic imagery ...

Will it get so cold that the trees in your yard explode and fall over? Here's the weather science behind all the "exploding ...

FARGO — A phenomenon called “frost crack,” sometimes referred to on social media as “exploding trees,” is gaining attention as temperatures in Minnesota and North Dakota are expected to drop to 20 ...

When sap freezes, it expands, putting pressure on the tree’s bark. If too much pressure builds up, it can pop, or “explode.” ...

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